…a bachelor’s degree is even larger for younger age groups. In 2017–21, the share of working-age adults, ages 25–64, with at least a bachelor’s degree, was 37 percent in urban…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-21-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the FARMER program received zero funding in the state budget, why cutting costs…
Pollinator Habitat Program Awards $12 Million to 10 Projects
Ten organizations are going to be receiving significant funding support to help bolster pollinator habitat. A total of $12.25 million in funding is being awarded through a new grant program…
FFA Members Prepare for Careers in Animal Systems Pathways
…broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of…
More Than 400 Industry Groups Encourage Farm Bill Funding Support
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Week in Review: California on Pace for Record Snowpack & Budget Cuts Threaten Ag Incentives
…the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) program. Although challenging for growers in the short term, the short crop helps provide more stability in the market overall. The…
First Round of Awards Announced to Increase Fertilizer Production
…funding support for projects between $1 million and $100 million. The funding announcement of $29 million will be offered to eight independent businesses in six states. Funding will be used…
Presidential Budget Addresses Conservation and Research
…fund SNAP and WIC programs. Agricultural research is also highlighted as a priority in the budget, with $4 billion for ag research, education, and outreach. That includes $370 million to…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…Agriculture’s (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative programs, which fund research that advances climate- smart agriculture and forestry and strengthens the bioeconomy. In line with President Biden’s Executive Order on…
Application Deadlines Approaching for EQIP and CSP
…before the application deadlines. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024 CIR Agriculture…
Budget Constraints Threaten Important Ag Incentive Programs
…necessary that we get this program funded again,” said Isom. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire…
Rice Growers Prepare to Receive $250 Million from USDA
Rice growers are being encouraged to prepare for applying for funding support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A total of $250 million is being made available through the…
California Chill Report: Getting Walnuts Through Warmer Winters
…varieties currently available, even with warmer winters impacting trees. “Until recently we haven’t had a lot of tools in the toolbox, which is why with the funding from the Walnut…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk3IUXH3E9c&t=1s Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She…